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is caia worth it

Is CAIA Worth It Today Given CFA Pathways?

Zee Tan

11 Jul 2025

CAIA, CFA, CFA Level 3

The world of finance is ever-evolving, with alternative investments moving from niche to mainstream. For CFA charterholders, the question often arises: what's the next step to specialize in the complex, yet lucrative, world of private markets and alternatives? A common answer to that is CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) designation, a 2-level exam specializing in alternative investments. It is especially attractive to CFA candidates who have passed Level 3, as they can bypass CAIA Level 1 and take on CAIA Level ...